Find Scotland Tours that visit Gladstone's Land.
| Address: | 477B Lawnmarket, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NT |
| Operated by: | National Trust for Scotland |
| Opening Hours: | 1 April to 30 June and 1 September to 31 October, 10 am to 5 pm 1 July to 31 August, 10 am to 7 pm |
| Admission: | £ 5 adult, £ 4 senior, £ 4 child, £ 14 family |
| Parking: | No car park. Nearest car park is Castle Terrace |
| Languages: | English speaking Guides and the information sheets in rooms are in English only |
| Accessibility: | Only the Ground floor is wheelchair accessible. A steep spiral staircase leads to first floor, but “Armchair visit” to the 1st floor is available for visitors with walking difficulties |
| Toilets: | No |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | No |
Gladstone's Land originated as a shop / home in the 1550’s and then the residental accommodation was extended in 1621. It is a typical example of an Edinburgh Old Town tenement and was the home of a prosperous Edinburgh merchant, Thomas Gledstanes, and the building as you see it today is a representation of its appearance in the 1600’s/1700’s.
On the ground floor there is a cloth shop and then on the first floor you see Gledstane’s apartment with a small study, very dark kitchen, main living room and an 18th century parlour room (The Green Room). In each room there are guides who explain the history and answer your questions.
The house has the atmosphere of a Charles Dickens’ novel and you can easily imagine “Scrooge” in the big 4 poster bed. This would be a good place to visit in winter to get into the mood for Christmas. If you have bought an NTS “Discovery Ticket” then it is worth a visit, otherwise you may feel that £5 is a bit expensive for just a small house with 5 rooms. If you enjoy this then also consider the “Georgian House” on Charlotte Square.
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Last Updated: 10/01/2008